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BJ62 FJC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,097 mi
Last recorded89,097 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,097 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 84,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,443 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 76,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near side and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,233 miles

Front exhaust support broken advise attention

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 27,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BJ62 FJC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ62 FJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ62 FJC registered?

BJ62 FJC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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